Operation Balance Style - US military training in Sri Lanka begins
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Operation Balance Style - US military training in Sri Lanka begins
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"One of the key capabilities developed and perfected was the ability to conduct deep infiltration operations into enemy held territory. The history of the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol troops (LRRP) goes back to 1996 when then Major D.R. Wijesiri, Commanding Officer of the 2nd SF regiment, requested for volunteers to conduct operations deep inside enemy held area. The volunteers were then selected based on physical and mental evaluation and the first team of 20 other ranks (enlisted) was established in Pranthan, where the 2nd SF regiments was based (26 October 1996).
A team led by British SAS First Sergeant of Travel who conducted small team operations training for officers and others from SF and Commando Regiment trained these teams. Later U.S. Army Rangers conducted a Balance—Style course for a two teams of 12 each. " (p.91)
A team led by British SAS First Sergeant of Travel who conducted small team operations training for officers and others from SF and Commando Regiment trained these teams. Later U.S. Army Rangers conducted a Balance—Style course for a two teams of 12 each. " (p.91)
Discussion of past exercises "Exercises done in the area of responsibility for Pacific Command are divided into Part I-IV exercises . Part I exercises require a significant Exercise Brief and National Security Council approval.....
BALANCE STYLE 95-1 SRI LANKA
BALANCE STYLE 95-2 SRI LANKA" (p.41)
Press release in 2003, says that year it is the 9th consecutive, making 1995 the first.
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1995